HR 1286
119th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Research and development
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
Introduced: February 13, 2025
Introduced by:
Bresnahan, Robert P.
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 20, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2136-2137)
May 19, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1286.
May 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2124-2126)
May 19, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
May 17, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | House · vote #133 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 386–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess the forms that the VA sends to claimants. The center must submit a written assessment to the VA that includes recommendations on how the VA may make the forms clearer and more organized.
The VA must implement certain recommendations in the assessment within two years after the assessment is received.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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